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Trump says China is driving opposition to US data centres
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First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 9:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Donald Trump claimed China is influencing opposition to data centres in the United States, while affected residents disputed the claim.
SO WHAT?
The dispute reflects growing US-China tensions around strategic digital infrastructure and AI capacity.
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